Senior Tax Associate - Path to Partnership

Jobot; Oak Brook (IL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Continuing education support & CPA/lic

Career advancement opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot, a well-established Illinois accounting and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our tax practice in the Oak Brook area. You will work on complex federal, state, and local returns for individuals and businesses while advising on planning, entity structuring, and asset protection strategies.

You will collaborate with partners and staff to deliver high-quality service, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's in Taxation a plus
• CPA license or actively pursuing certification
• 3-5+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in public accounting with exposure to closely-held businesses and/or high-net-worth individuals
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax regulations
• Comfortable working directly with clients and building trust-based relationships
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple engagements
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff

Mansioni

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Support tax planning and consulting engagements, including entity structuring, succession planning, family partnerships, and asset protection strategies
• Conduct technical tax research and provide well-supported recommendations to clients and engagement teams
• Manage multiple client relationships and engagements simultaneously, often serving as a trusted advisor rather than just a preparer
• Review work of staff associates and interns, providing mentorship and technical guidance
• Assist with due diligence, forecasts/projections, and other advisory work tied to business development and M&A
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and assist with audit support as needed
• Stay current on tax law changes and proactively communicate relevant updates to clients and the team
• Contribute to business development efforts and help strengthen long-term client relationships

Conoscenze

CPA license / in progress

Tax experience

Federal & multi-state tax regs

Client relationships

Analytical & communication skills

Prior mentoring/leadership

Multi-engagement management

M&A advisory exposure

Formazione

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master's in Taxation (plus)

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot, a well-established Illinois accounting and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our tax practice in the Oak Brook area. You will work on complex federal, state, and local returns for individuals and businesses while advising on planning, entity structuring, and asset protection strategies.

You will collaborate with partners and staff to deliver high-quality service, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development.